Summary of Responses to Consultation on Vision, Aims, Objectives and Site Options

Section Vision Section Sub heading Support 95 (105 including Q7) Objection 9 Comment Response Maintain village identity by maintaining green wedge (105) No more building houses in or near the villages (7) Word changes for vision – add: 'to sustain communities'; with emphasis Add to bullet 3 on “rural”; add: 'whether vision is to see population (both residents Rural already addressed in vision and businesses) as being static or growing' (3) Population addressed in policies We don't have 'strong links' with Hartlepool – a failing authority and Delete ‘strong’ dying town (2) Remove links with Hartlepool and seek affiliation with County Durham Noted (1) Not strong links between Greatham and other villages (1) Delete ‘strong’

Treat Greatham as a village, not an extension of the Fens (1) Noted. NP seeks to maintain village identity Why ask us, you don't take any notice, everything is cut and dried for Noted what you want, not the people (1)

Section Aims

Section Sub heading (a) promote development of an appropriate scale and design that will enhance our built environment and provide housing suited to our population. Support 90 Objection 15 Comment Response

No more development needed (6) Noted Add: 'To protect the area from ad hoc building/development outside recognised Addressed in policies boundary' Be more specific about protecting the villages from encroachment; retain village identity by maintaining green wedge between each village and town (2) Need measured targets – promote a clear plan of population size anticipated within Addressed in policies rural neighbourhood over the next 15 years (2) Restrict housing development - no new build permitted until conversion of existing Not permissible buildings is completed; any new build should be restricted to 2 new homes of any Not practical size, per year (1) 'Appropriate scale and design' needs to be quantified (1) Addressed in policy

Needs clarification – could say: “Provide housing suited to our population” (1) Already covered

If current population is around 7,000 then 1% growth is 70 people and equates to 30 Noted houses approx, so 450 new houses in 15 years is not unreasonable; evenly spread across the villages (2)

Section Sub heading (b) Promote the local economy by encouraging business and employment opportunities. Support 104 Objection 1 Comment Response

No extra shops needed, if you don't increase the population of the village you don't Noted need more (1)

Section Sub heading (c) promote social development and seek to safeguard and enhance community facilities and open spaces to support health and well-being for everyone’s benefit. Support 104 Objection 1 Comment Response Promote activities and opportunities for children, young people and the elderly to Noted participate in community and rural development e.g. leisure options that relate to the environment (1) Keep local doctors' surgeries open (1) No surgeries in plan area Strongly object to small green areas being used inside the village, e.g. opposite Station Currently used for grazing – outline planning permission for 29 Road (Greatham); essence of a village is open spaces of greenery within it. (1). houses Mention village schools (1) A community facility – policy includes

Section Sub heading (d) support measures to improve public transport, highway safety and to improve accessibility for non-car users to the countryside. Support 105 Objection Comment Response Need for improved public transport service, (especially for Dalton Piercy & Elwick) Noted (4)

No access to bus to Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Newcastle etc (1) Noted Villages need footpaths connecting them to town (1) Add to policy - links from Elwick & Dalton Piercy villages to urban area. Support 102 Objection 3 Comment Response Wind farms and solar energy farms are an eyesore, do not meet the challenge and are Noted in direct conflict with aims (a) and (e) (2) There is no viable renewable and low CO2 available and I would question the degree of Noted climate change (1) This area has enough waste to energy plants, each area of the country should deal with Noted their own (1) NR: No specific comments for Aims (e) and (f) Noted Section Housing Objectives Section Sub heading (a) To support the development of a limited amount of new housing within settlements to meet the needs of local communities. Support 78 Objection 29 Comment Response Limit/stop development in the area and limit development outside village Addressed in policy boundaries unless strategic. (25) Use brown field sites first before new green field development allowed (4) Noted Not without support services including transport, enough school places for children who Noted live in the village. (1) In order to sustain current communities and community facilities (1) Noted Just improve existing housing when and where required (1) Not practical Green areas around villages should be protected (1) Addressed in policy

Section Sub heading (b) To support the development of a mix of house types, sizes and tenures. Support 105 Objection 2 Comment Response Include policy on affordable housing (2) Addressed in policy Provide more housing suitable for retired people and affordable homes for first-time SHMA published in new year buyers (1) Local assessment to be made for each village Must be detached properties only so as not to reduce the standing of the village (1) Further evidence required on types of houses Add: ‘To positively encourage new housing that meets the needs of families with young Further evidence required on types of houses children rather than the needs of retired people.’ (Greatham) (1) Mix of house types, no higher than two storeys and 2-bed bungalows (1) Further evidence required on types of houses

Section Sub heading (c) In exceptional circumstances, to support the development of new housing in the countryside. Support 99 Objection 8 Comment Response Remove (c) altogether (6) NPPF sets out requirement to identify exceptional circumstances What are exceptional circumstances/too open to commit to (2) Addressed in policy Build infill in villages, don’t extend them (1) Will depend on availability of sites

Section Sub heading (d) To recognise the distinctive character of each village and encourage high-quality design to enhance the character and identity of the villages. Support 107 Objection 0 Comment Response Maintain unique character of rural areas by challenging over development by housing Addressed in policy companies (1) Conservation area status holds us back and achieves nothing (1) They recognise importance of historic character of villages As long as the houses fit in with houses already there (1) Addressed in policy

Section Sub heading (e) To seek to ensure that any new developments on the edge of Hartlepool in the Plan area are developed in an appropriate form with strong peripheral landscaping to enhance the character of the rural area. Support 103 Objection 4 Comment Response Maintain green wedges/landscaping (14) Addressed in policy Not support ANY development on the edge of Hartlepool that would lead to an increase Addresses in policy in traffic flowing through the village; regenerate the town centre first. (2) Large new developments should not be built close to an existing village as Addressed in policy eventually the areas will be merged and the village will disappear. (2)

Other comments Build a new village Being considered as part of Hartlepool urban extension Remove the threat of Gypsy sites before considering any new build. No sites to be identified in Neighbourhood Plan

Possible sites/types housing identified Dalton Piercy: none (3); starter/retirement properties (2); Further assessment of local housing need to be undertaken Elwick: North Farm (4); in-fill only (1), none (1); Further assessment of local housing need to be undertaken retirement homes/bungalows/cottages (10) starter homes (4), lower priced 2-bed houses (3); a few large houses (2); Greatham: None (3); Station Road (3); Grove House Nursery (1); Mellanby Lane (1 for Further assessment of local housing need to be undertaken 1 against); between school and playing field (1); old factory site (1) Affordable housing for younger people to buy (3), private bungalows (6), private family houses (7) all (2) Hart: None (6), The Glebe (1), rear of Raby Arms (1); Further assessment of local housing need to be undertaken Retirement housing (8), 2/3 bed starter homes (3), Executive (1) Newton Bewley: none (2), Blue Bells Public House (1); in-fill only, bear in mind pylons Further assessment of local housing need to be undertaken to south and west of village (1); Mixed (1), semi (1) family homes (1)

Section Rural Economy Objectives Section Sub heading (a) To enhance the rural area as a good place to work from for businesses serving the rural community and for people wishing to work from home through the provision of high quality communications and ease of access to the regional road network. Support 104 Objection 0 Comment Response Need better high speed broadband (5); specific targets for implementation of Addressed in policy, awaiting implementation by BT broadband (1), and other technologies available to urban area (1) Add: ‘rural community and beyond’ (1) Delete “serving the rural community” from RE Objective 1 Improve infrastructure to meet needs of extra population (4); Need better access from Addressed in policy A689 to A19 (1) improvements to A19 to accommodate ever increasing volume of traffic (2) Cycle ways needed (3); need safe cycle ways on regional road network (1) Addressed in policy Stop large lorries from using rural roads (1) Highways authority responsibility Public transport links are vital to aid business and residential development and Addressed in policy provide means of social integration (2) Improve roads and footpaths (2) Addressed in policy

Section Sub heading (b)To encourage the reuse of redundant buildings for appropriate economic uses, particularly where this use helps support agriculture. Support 104 Objection 0 Comment Response

Add ‘cottage industries such as artisan craft shops, craft work, high tech and Too specific home produce’ to create employment for villagers (5); co-operative craft areas within villages (1) Develop under-used/redundant farm yards and outbuildings rather than developing on Addressed in policy green land (3)

Section Sub heading (c) To support sustainable development that will encourage visitors to the rural area, especially that which relates to the protection of the environment. Support 104 Objection 0 Comment Response Any development should not detract from the attractiveness of the surrounding Addressed in policy countryside/green wedges (6) Encourage outdoor tourism by creating walkways and cycle paths (5) Addressed in policy Promote agriculture and activities related to rural community (2) Add “agricultural and other” business to RE Objective 1 Keep industrial development away from the villages, but with easy access to main Noted roads (2); too many empty factory sites at Queens Meadow (1) Promote local history to encourage tourism (1) Add “historic and natural environment” to RE Objective 3

Section Sub heading (d) To seek to retain shops, public houses and other businesses that serve the local community. Support 103 Objection 1 Comment Response Public houses struggling (2), Too many public houses (1), Public houses should not be Addressed in policy allowed to affect the livelihood and well-being of neighbouring houses (1) New buildings for ‘tourism’ need to be managed (1) Noted Change to: ‘seek to retain existing shops’…. (2) ; remove change of use and Noted. Not practical permitted development rights on all such buildings (2) Farm shops/cafes are successful in other areas just off A19 (1) Noted No more supermarkets (1) no large businesses in rural area (1) Noted

Other comments: Open airport and promote flights from this region (1) Not appropriate for Neighbourhood Plan Rubbish lorries should be covered before leaving the ‘tip’ to reduce pollution along Referred to Hartlepool Borough Council roadsides in the rural area (1) Grants to small business (1) Not within plan remit

Use of former industrial site at Greatham Nature reserve (18) Visitor centre for visitors to wetlands (3) Tourist attraction/Displays Discuss with R.S.P.B. about environment, sea defences, wildlife, archaeological information and local history Policy to be developed to address the future of this opportunity (2) site Housing (10) No housing (1) Site is close to heavy industry and is considered to be not suitable for housing New business/factory site (6) Industrial but problem of traffic congestion on A689 (1) Noted Parkland for family use (4) Associated with wildlife site Terminus for public transport/re-opened Greatham station (4) Addressed in policy Return to agriculture (3) Noted Solar energy farm (3) Addressed in policy Gypsy site (2) Not suitable Sports facility (2) Bike park (1) Noted Retirement village with rail stop (2) Site is close to heavy industry and is considered to be not suitable for housing Garden centre (1) Noted Builders Merchant (1) Noted Park Homes (1) Site is close to heavy industry and is considered to be not suitable for housing Hospital (1) Not practical School (1) Not practical Covered market (1) Not practical

Section Transport Objectives Section Sub heading (a) To maintain and upgrade the east/west road links to improve accessibility and accommodate the projected increase in traffic movements to and from the urban area. Support Objection

Comment Response Improve road maintenance in rural areas (13) Not in scope of plan Improve A179/A19 junction/roundabout (Sheraton) to dual carriage-way (5) traffic lights Addressed in policy needed at junction with A19 and at Raby Arms (4) Improve top junction at Hart onto A179 (1) upgrade Hart By-pass (1) Addressed in policy Newton Bewley By-pass (5) Elwick By-pass (3) Some by-passes to link villages (1) Noted

Upgrade Hart Moor Road to take traffic to A19 away from Elwick (2) Addressed in policy No new roads from urban area leading to increased traffic flow through villages (3) Noted Traffic lights on A689 turn off to Dalton Piercy (1) Addressed in policy Upgrade Catcote Road (open it up to A689) creating a western through road (1) Not in plan area No western by-pass (1) Noted Better access to A19 (1) A19 access made safe (1) Addressed in policy NB: death of Wolviston due to ‘road improvements’ to A689 (1) Noted

Section Sub heading (b) To encourage traffic management measures to ensure the safety and well-being of those that live, work and visit the rural area. Support Objection Comment Response Block A19 crossing at Elwick & Dalton Piercy to avoid further deaths (7) Hartlepool Borough Council traffic & highway policy regarding traffic calming Current speed limits in villages & on A19 ignored/not controlled (6) Hartlepool Borough Council traffic & highway policy regarding traffic calming Speed bumps & cameras needed in Elwick (5) traffic ‘rumblers’ needed on approach Hartlepool Borough Council traffic & highway policy regarding to Hart roundabout on A179 from A19 (1) Avoid the misery of ‘road bumps’ (1) traffic calming Traffic survey in villages en route from Hartlepool westbound to A19, over 24hrs & Hartlepool Borough Council traffic & highway policy regarding over long period, before allowing any new build (1) traffic calming Traffic calming measures for A19 (1) and A689 at NB (down to 40mph) (2) Hartlepool Borough Council traffic & highway policy regarding traffic calming One-way closure of Church Bank in Elwick (1) close Church Bank except access (1); Hartlepool Borough Council traffic & highway policy regarding traffic calming Narrow the road from Elwick to Hartlepool to discourage use (1) Hartlepool Borough Council traffic & highway policy regarding traffic calming More roundabouts, fewer traffic lights! (1) Hartlepool Borough Council traffic & highway policy regarding traffic calming

Section Sub heading (c) To facilitate improvements to public transport, both rail and bus services, and voluntary transport schemes to serve all rural communities in view of the changing population and the increasing number of older residents without cars. Support Objection Comment Response Improved public transport (bus services) amongst the villages (6) Noted Better rail connections (1) Addressed in policy Danger of HBC using volunteer-run bus service to cut even more services (1) Not role of plan Pedestrian/cycle, horse bridge over A19 (so public transport may be accessed near- Addressed in policy side). (1) No footbridge over A689 at NB (1)

Section Sub heading (d) To enhance the public rights of way network and encourage the development of new routes to improve linkages and accessibility between the villages. Support Objection Comment Response Footpaths to be upgraded to bridleways/cycle routes for safe cycling through rural Addressed in policy areas (4) develop/improve cycle routes along public rights of way network (12); better upkeep of cycle paths (2) Footpaths need to be better maintained/clear of growth for disabled access (16) To be discussed with Hartlepool Borough Council regarding more footpaths and bridleways needed (4) more accessible (2) need seats maintenance & signage occasionally (2) gates easier to open and be maintained (1) new footpath beside Blue bells at NB to Billingham, and at Marsh House lane railway station to link Cowpen Bewley park and network of paths west of Greatham to Saltholme (1) Better signage/on-line maps for walkers or cyclists to avoid trespass (12) encourage To be discussed with Hartlepool Borough Council regarding responsible use of rights of way/animals on leads/keep to the path/take litter home (3) maintenance & signage Footpaths/cycle ways alongside all roads into Hartlepool from villages (6) Addressed in policy Punishment for vandals and litter louts (1) more litter/dog bins needed (3) Not role of plan Not too many rights of way please, rural areas are farming businesses (1) Noted

Would Use Greatham or Hart Station (G:9 H:1)

Support 26 Objection 29 Comment Response Unlikely as it would be quicker to use Hartlepool (1) Noted Only if free car parking provided (6) Noted Park & Ride at Greatham (1) Addressed in policy

Section Community Objectives Section Sub heading (a) To safeguard and improve the existing schools, community halls, play areas, sports and recreation areas, allotments and open spaces.

Support Objection Comment Response Funding needed for maintenance/improvements to existing community buildings Highlighted need for improvements to Dalton Piercy Village Hall (49) and facilities (5) use what exists don’t build new, needing expensive maintenance and Greatham Community centre. Addressed in policy in future (1) All open spaces, sports fields and playgrounds to be better managed and Noted maintained (10) Improve open spaces for walks and recreation in villages and Safeguarding and improvements to be addressed in policy provide seating (4); make open spaces free of dog fouling (4); green open spaces need to be kept for future generations for family leisure, just because one lives in a village, doesn’t mean one has access to open space (1); improve activities for young families (2) bowling green with facilities (1) no shooting near homes (1) Transfer ownership of all community assets to trusts, with covenants, held locally, Noted to prevent future sale for housing (4) Transfer management of the Batts to TVWT (1) Transport of children into village schools increasing problem of traffic in villages (3) Noted School at Hart needs playground equipment (2) school parking needed (2) and gardens (1) Access to school places already compromised by urban sprawl (1) school access for community projects (1) Playground equipment in villages updated (2) playground needed in Dalton Piercy Noted (2) and on Sports Field at Greatham (1) Hart play area – for pre-schoolers, as Need for play area in Dalton Piercy and community open space at meeting point for community (2) Hart to be explored further Car parking at Elwick church (2) Noted, to be explored further Improvements to incorporate activities for ‘tweens’ and teens – youth club (2) Noted Community allotments needed in some villages (3) allotments in Greatham need Noted better management (2) Greatham Hospital tenants to keep allotment fires small to avoid Maintenance issued to be raised with Greatham Hospital Estate smoke and pollution nuisance (1) allotments – kept as allotments (1) Reduce vandalism (Greatham) (1) Not in plan scope Chat cafes for communities (1) Elwick doesn’t have a village hall (only WI hall) (1) Noted Keep all village schools/churches open – don’t just build larger elsewhere (1) Noted New railings round green at Greatham (1) Maintenance issue Plant hedgerows/trees along public footpaths along A179 (1) Not practical Village pavements to be developed/ better maintained (1) To be raised with Hartlepool Borough Council and included in policy

Section Community Objectives Section Sub heading (b) To ensure that new housing development in the rural area contributes to the improvement of community facilities and open spaces to meet the needs of future residents. Support 96 Objection 10 Comment Response No need for more housing (11); The expansion of new housing development would be Noted detrimental to community facilities and would inevitable decrease access to spaces. (1) in-fill only might help community facilities (1) Ring fence any ‘planning gain’ for use in the rural area, not by Hartlepool for urban re- Addressed in policy development (1) Other comments: More river/lake walks Not practical

Section Natural Environment Objectives Section Sub heading (a) To protect and enhance areas of environmental importance for nature conservation and geology. Support 99 Objection 5 Comment Response Wildlife corridors are ‘key’ (1) Addressed in policy We need legally enshrined green wedges to protect all villages with immediate Green gaps in policy effect (1) Villages can become centres of excellence for the promotion of sustainable rural Noted development (1)

Section Sub heading (b) To support the enhancement of the biodiversity potential of the rural area as a whole, with woodlands and wildlife corridors (particularly along river and stream corridors, roadside verges, rights of way, sports and recreation areas and hedgerows). Support Objection Comment Response Council need to do more to remove diseased trees in a timely manner (1) Noted Roadside verges in North Lane, Elwick are a disgrace and are used as a human Not in scope of plan dustbin and not maintained (1)

Section Sub heading (c) To safeguard and enhance the landscape character of the rural area through the planting of trees and restoration of hedgerows. Support Objection Comment Response Incorporate protection for existing hedgerows and trees from developers and T.P.O.s where appropriate homeowners, and enforce (1)

Section Sub heading (d) To support small-scale energy schemes. Support Objection 1 Comment Response No large wind turbines/wind farms near village, do not produce enough power to Noted benefit village – an eyesore and not cost effective (2) Waste of capital (1) Ensure schemes do not detract from heritage assets (1) Noted Teesside full of renewable energy schemes - are taking waste from other areas. (1) Noted Avoid unsightly solar panels (1) Noted Why restrict to small-scale? (1) Noted Types of energy scheme supported: Solar (26) Restrict solar energy to roof insulation (1) Noted Wind turbines (15) No more turbines (9) Noted All (4) None – they are not viable (6) Noted Nuclear power station (3) No nuclear power (1) Noted Wave power (3) Noted Fracking (1) Noted Underground heat pumps (for schools and other public buildings) (4) ground source Noted heat/air recovery hybrid is feasible – small scale only (2) Green lighting for wildlife sites (1) Noted

How should the Plan encourage the improvement of natural habitats and woodland in the area? Comments Maintenance & proper management plans developed/keep becks/rivers and Noted –refer to Hartlepool Borough Council for actions surrounding areas clean, keep clear of fly tipping (18) Monitor, use Rangers (1) Identifying and naming places of particular interest – improvements and conservation Addressed in policy more visual – information boards, websites etc (8) Don’t build or ‘develop’ anywhere near them (7) By building in small developments Noted (1) Get rid of houses (1) Better public access (3) make clear paths round areas leaving wildlife in peace (2) Noted Encourage ownership through volunteering (2) Noted Increase native woodland tree planting (2) Noted Introduce native species to the area, ones that would thrive in this environment (1) Noted Establish a bird sanctuary (1) plant for birds (1) Noted Plan agreed with local residents (1) Noted Create wildlife area and park on old Cerebos site (1) Noted No wind turbines on Hart Bog (1) Noted Control access – no shooting of wildlife, guns should be banned (1) Noted Avoid industrial pollution (1) Noted Link various sites for benefit of wildlife and residents (1) Noted Stop cutting grass verges so short that soil is exposed and subject to erosion (1) Noted Use Section 106 from any development to create new habitat, in liaison with local Noted nature conservation groups (1) Stop proposing Gypsy sites or rubbish dumps anywhere near them (1) No sites identified in Neighbourhood Plan

Section Built Environment Objectives Section Sub heading (a) Ensure the distinctive character of each village is safeguarded and enhanced. Support 99 Objection 6 Comment Response No new builds in or near villages (2) Not practical Only if strictly adhered to (1) Noted

Section Sub heading (b) Safeguard and preserve our heritage assets, including listed buildings and locally important buildings, scheduled monuments and archaeological sites. Support Objection Comment Response A lot of detail in the Plan is open to interpretation and down to personal opinion (1) Plan will include detailed policies Listed buildings and conservation areas simply hold back progress, let people do what Noted they want (1) Would like to see this implemented (1) Noted Don’t wait until village halls close! (1) Noted

Section Sub heading (c) Take opportunities to enhance our heritage assets. Support Objection Comment Response I think clear lines must be drawn between Council and communities (1) Noted

Section Sub heading (d) Ensure that any new buildings respect the character of the specific village and reflect the guidance in the respective village design statement and conservation area appraisal. Support Objection Comment Response Too inflexible (1) Noted

Other comments: Declare Hart a conservation area (1) Tried previously unsuccessfully – diverse and modern development of village Ban UVPC from conservation areas (1) Noted Take all planning and built environment control away from Hartlepool Council and Beyond scope of neighbourhood plan delegate to Parish Councils, under guidance of Durham County Council. In the interim, while the transfer of power and assets is undertaken, Hartlepool Council should be placed into ‘Special Measures’ or an Emergency Local Plan enacted. (1) You (HBC) only do what you want and never listen to the people (1) Rural plan led by Parish Councils not HBC

Responses from Organisations and Businesses

Respondent Topic Summary of response Comment Natural England Aims and Objectives Revised wording proposed to better reflect NE objectives Amended as proposed Natural England Housing Sites Sites should be selected with lower nature cons value. SEA to Noted include assessment of sensitivity of sites Natural England Expansion of Farmland important for birds many of which are at risk. Loss of Sites to be selected in Hartlepool Local Plan. Hartlepool habitat and disturbance should be considered in selecting sites. Design policy to be included in plan that will promote wildlife corridors and habitat creation. Natural England Network of ecological NP should promote an ecological network of sites/habitats is To be addressed in policy sites / habitats created, protected and enhanced. See Hartlepool Green Infrastructure Plan. Allocations should be accompanied with polices that ensure that development contributes to delivery of multifunctional benefits of green space Natural England Protection and Robust policies should be included that ensure that harm is not To be addressed in policy enhancement of normally permitted to designated sites. Policies should ensure that designated sites and development include appropriate measures to protect, enhance and habitats create priority habitats. Consider opportunities to include features to enhance wildlife in development eg bat boxes. Natural England Further advice List of sources of information and advice Noted English Heritage Aims and Objectives Important to safeguard heritage assets in plan area and distinctive Noted landscape character English Heritage Aims and Objectives Supports objective to maintain distinctive character of villages and Noted promote high quality design and reuse of redundant buildings English Heritage Further advice List of sources of information and advice Noted Tees Archaeology Aim (c) Supports Noted Tees Archaeology Housing Objective Include reference to maintain the separateness of villages. Addressed in policy Important to retain open countryside between settlements. Tees Archaeology Housing Sites Archaeological issues should be considered in assessment of sites Addressed in policy Tees Archaeology Rural economy Supports RE obj 2 on reuse of redundant buildings Noted Objectives Tees Archaeology RHM site RHM site at Greatham requires an archaeological survey to assess Addressed in policy whether adjacent archaeological sites extends beneath Tees Archaeology Rights of Way Wishes to see continued improvement to Rights of way around Tees Noted Estuary Tees Archaeology Built Env Objectives Supports Objective (b) to safeguard and preserve heritage assets Noted Tees Archaeology Nat Env Objectives Supports Noted Tees Valley Vision and Aims Aligns with Tees Valley Strategic Economic Plan to attract and Noted Unlimited growing local businesses and providing better employment opportunities Tees Valley Rural economy Supports Noted Unlimited Objectives Tees Valley Rural Transport Align with SEP and Tees Valley Rural Community Council Noted Unlimited objectives Tees Valley Nat Env Objectives Support Noted Unlimited Tees Valley Community Support Noted Unlimited Objectives Thirteen Group Vision and Aims Supports Noted Thirteen Group Housing Objectives Supports Noted Thirteen Group Housing No Between 150 and 250 homes Noted Thirteen Group Housing Sites Prefers Site adj Raby Arms at Hart Noted Thirteen Group Hartlepool Expansion Should delivery housing to meet identified need and be of good Noted design quality Thirteen Group Transport Objectives Support. Should be sufficient to service new development Noted Thirteen Group Community Support Noted Objectives Thirteen Group Nat Env Objectives Support. Use S106 money to improve biodiversity sites Noted Thirteen Group Renewable energy Use any that are appropriate to the development Noted Thirteen Group Built Env Objectives Supports Noted Ian Bond, HBC Vision Perhaps just a couple of words such as ".. retains its rural character Included in vision Ecologist and environmental assets.." Ian Bond, HBC Aim f) Add "promote the improvement and linkage of biodiversity habitats." See advice from Natural England Ecologist Ian Bond, HBC Improve Biodiversity One option is to require new development to provide measures to Noted Ecologist contribute towards biodiversity. Ian Bond, HBC Renewable energy I think we are at saturation point with full size wind turbines in the Noted Ecologist rural plan area. Chris Scaife, Vision “… of the rural community and its environment.” Included in vision Countryside Access Officer Chris Scaife, Hartlepool Expansion “…and landscaping and environment of the expansion area.” Included in policy Countryside Access Officer Chris Scaife, Rural Economy c) “…of the environment and the surrounding countryside.” Included Countryside Access Objectives Officer Chris Scaife, Transport Objectives d) “…accessibility between the villages and the Town.” Included Countryside Access Officer Chris Scaife, Renewable energy Suggest we outline the different types of renewable energy that are Addressed in policy Countryside Access available. Officer Sarah Scarr, HBC Housing Sites On the housing sites, I don’t know if it would be possible for the Noted. Furthere consideration to be given in Landscape Planning group to rank the preferred development sites as some of the sites assessment of sites and Conservation are better than others i.e. in Hart I would have concerns about the Team Leader setting of the Church in developing the field to the north of Voltigeur Dr therefore I would prefer it if this was the last site developed over the others. In Greatham I would have concerns about the impact of houses on the Conservation Area in the garden of 15 High Street, the others do seem to be fine. Sarah Scarr, HBC Built Heritage Support Noted. Landscape Planning and Conservation Objectives Team Leader Persimmon Homes Vision Proposes that the vision should refer to “the local community” rather Noted, no change the plan is focused on the than the “rural community” so as to be inclusive of future residents who will reside in the urban expansion area. needs of the community in the rural area. Persimmon Homes Aim a) Suggests it should be reworded to read “…to provide housing to Amend to include “current and future needs meet the identified current and future needs of the area.” of…” Persimmon Homes Housing Objective 1 Suggests it should be reworded to read “to support the Amend to include “current and future needs development of an appropriate level of new housing development of…” commensurate with existing settlements to meet the current and future needs of local communities.” Persimmon Homes Housing Numbers Recommends that the NP group liaises with HBC to agree a Discussions with HBC staff underway. justifiable level of residential development within the rural area to Evidence from updated SHMA will be used in provide a solid evidence base that would stand up to scrutiny eg preparation of the NP. through the SHMA. Would be disappointed if NP failed to take a proactive approach to the designation of suitable and sustainable housing sites commensurate with the scale and character of the existing settlement in the plan area. Persimmon Homes Housing Sites Persimmon has interests in the SW extension of Hartlepool, North Noted Farm, Elwick (including land to the north east of the farmstead), Persimmon Homes Housing Mix Unless as site is specifically included in the plan for executive Noted housing, then a mix of housing should be provided. Persimmon Homes Hartlepool Expansion Rather than have a specific design related policy to strategic In view of the scale of development proposed and Design extensions, the NP may look to include a set of design related in the NP area on the edge of Hartlepool in Principles principles that govern all development to ensure that the character the Local Plan and through planning and appearance of the local area is maintained and respected. It is applications, it is considered appropriate to essential that the principles are realistic and deliverable. include a policy to help shape the design and Persimmon would be happy to comment on any principles layout for any proposals. proposed. Local design guidance will be set out in Village Design Guides. Persimmon Homes Rural Economy Strongly support Obj D Noted Objectives Persimmon Homes Road improvements Potential impact of new development should be assessed prior to Noted determination of planning applications and an appropriate scheme to mitigate the impact of the development should be agreed. Persimmon Homes Community Agrees with objectives but would strongly oppose a policy in the NP Noted Objectives which prescribes what each development must contribute to. Persimmon would recommend a flexible approach where the ipacts of development on local infrastructure and community facilities are assessed on a case by case basis in accordance with NPPF. National Farmers Vision and objectives Wishes to see the NP consider the need to strengthen and diversify The policies will address the importance of Union farming businesses; to create thriving localities that meet the needs farming businesses in the rural area, their of communities, businesses and the environment; realising the diversification, development of tourism and value of environmental assets; provision of affordable housing for renewable energy. the next generation; developing renewable energy to meet the needs of the farm and appropriate to the location and access to broadband. National Farmers Housing Objectives Concerns about objectives c) and d) Noted Union National Farmers Rural Economy Supports Noted Union Objectives National Farmers Transport Objectives Concern that Objective d) on public rights of way doesn’t Noted Union disadvantage farmers. Negotiate with landowners. National Farmers Community Clarify “incidental open space”. There is concern about open access Sites will be marked on map Union Objectives on private land. National Farmers Nat Env Objectives Should be in partnership with landowners. Noted Union National Farmers Built Env objectives Concern that requirements for good design do not impact on Noted Union business needs. Hartlepool Aims Include reference to archaeology in aim f) Historic environment included in aim e) Archaeological and Historical Society Hartlepool Housing Objectives Supports Noted Archaeological and Historical Society Hartlepool Housing Numbers 150 - 250 Noted Archaeological and Historical Society Hartlepool Hartlepool Urban Most new housing is too cramped. Allow more space for cottage Noted Archaeological and expansion gardens Historical Society Hartlepool Rural Env Obj Supports. Suggests craft industries Noted Archaeological and Historical Society Hartlepool Transport Obj Supports. Improved access to village would support tea rooms etc Noted Archaeological and Improved signage on rights of way Historical Society Hartlepool Community Does not support. Suggests greater understanding of village’s past. Noted Archaeological and Objectives Historical Society Hartlepool Nat Env Obj Archaeological areas should be safeguarded Archaeology included in Built Environment Archaeological and Better woodland management section Historical Society Stockton BC Vision and This Council welcomes the intention to produce a neighbourhood Noted Objectives plan for the area and supports the vision, aims and objectives set out in the consultation. I can confirm that the approach does not conflict with any adopted or emerging policies in the Council’s development plan. Northumbrian Water Objectives Give consideration to sustainable surface water management Added to Design Policy solutions, to separate, minimise and control priorities. Additionally would like to see guidance in the plan to reduce the amount of surface water discharge to the public sewerage network